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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.87, 41.45 and 25.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.87, 41.45 and 25.30 is: 37.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.87 : 41.45 = 25.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.87/41.45 = 25.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.87x = 41.45 × 25.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.87x = 1,048.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048.69/27.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.63

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